JD sits down with Rich Klein—founder of Trail Hero and mind behind the brand-new Trail Hero Expeditions reality series—for an inside look at the 570-mile, five-day overlanding challenge that zig-zagged through Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and is airing on Speed Sport 1. From jaw-dropping sunsets above Zion National Park and the Grand Canyon rim to campfire camaraderie at Sand Hollow State Park, they unpack what it takes to film a TV show entirely off-road—plus a few behind-the-scenes miracles that kept production rolling. Rich explains how casting works, why smaller-tire rigs can still shine, and what’s in store for Season 2 (applications are open!).

📍Trails and Destinations

• Sand Hollow State Park, Utah

• Zion National Park, Utah

• Grand Canyon – Whitmore Overlook, Arizona

• Drummond Island, Michigan

🛠️ Gear and Tools

• Tyri Offroad Lights

• RideDog GPS Tracker

• Warn Winch (official site)

🚙 Community Shoutouts

• Adam: RideDog

• Glenn Plake

• JD: MeAndMyYellowJK

• Rich Klein: Trail Hero

🌎 Advocacy & Conservation

• BlueRibbon Coalition

• Utah Public Lands Alliance (UPLA)

📰 News Topics

• Trail Hero Expeditions Season 1 TV Debut

• Trail Hero 2025 Event Preview

📅 Events and Resources

• Trail Hero 2025

• Apply for Trail Hero Expeditions Season 2

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